When the sciatic nerve along the spine in the lower back is irritated, sciatica occurs, and the pain can make it difficult to perform routine activities. Called sciatica, this condition can be treated in a number of ways, though there is no known...
Homeopathic medicine is a complete form of natural medicine, that was developed 200 years ago in Germany by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann and has been used in the United States since the early 1900s. Like acupuncture or ayurvedic medicine, homeopathy is a...
According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine, homeopathy was developed in Germany and has been used in practice since the early 1800s in the United States. Homeopathic doctors...
Headache is simply pain in the head that is more a symptom than a disease. There are many different reasons for experiencing a headache and while traditional allopathic treatments are typically the same for all headaches, homeopathic treatments...
Eczema is an allergic skin reaction that leads to itchy and scaly rashes, blisters, oozing and flaking. Homeopathy, based on the premise that "like treats like," is an alternative treatment that can be used for eczema. Homeopathy became popular in...
In the face of the multiple side effects and adverse reactions caused by traditional prescription medications, it is understandable that people are turning to alternative remedies for relief of mild conditions. One type of alternative therapy is...
A sudden toothache can be the cause of considerable pain. Seek professional attention for tooth pain, but if the toothache starts during the weekend, home remedies may provide temporary relief. You can find homeopathic remedies from ingredients...
Homeopathy is a branch of natural medicine developed by Samuel Hahnemann, M.D., in 1790. Although it is controversial among members of the medical community, as of 2003, homeopathic medicine is considered the second most used medical system,...
Acne does not just affect teenagers. Acne.org states that 25 percent of adult men and 50 percent of adult women have acne at some point in their adult life. While many harsh chemical-based treatments or painful medical procedures exist for this...
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It's characterized by wear and tear of the cartilage, the spongy substance located between the joints. As the cartilage is worn away over time, the bones eventually rub against one another. This...
Homeopathic medicine may be helpful for managing thyroid disorders, both hypo and hyperthyroid. By stimulating the individual's innate response to an external stimulus, homeopathy allows the body to heal itself. Treating thyroid disease with...
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, depression is a mood disorder that causes a person to feel loss, sadness, anger and frustration. Everyone has experienced depression at some point in her life. However, in severe cases it can...
According to homeopathic practitioners, the external eruption of acne is a sign of an internal disorder within the body. Unlike modern allopathic doctors, naturopathic doctors believe that acne should not be treated with topical creams and...
When treating acne with a homeopathic remedy you should consult a homeopathic professional who can examine your physical, environmental, emotional and intellectual makeup to determine the best treatment for you. He will consider what kind of acne...
Homeopathy is a medical system developed over 200 years ago that employs very minute doses of remedies or medicines made from plant, animal or mineral materials. The remedies trigger the body's natural response to an irritant or outside stimulus,...
Migraine sufferers will try anything to rid themselves of the excruciating pain that accompanies their headache. Acupuncture, biofeedback, massage and aromatherapy and food elimination are some of the more common migraine treatments. Homeopathy...
Homeopathy basically entails curing a condition using small amounts of a substance that might otherwise cause that same condition. Because of that, it is important to identify the root source of your depression, since different remedies will...
Spinal cord astrocytoma is a rare tumor that begins in the brain or spinal cord in cells called astrocytes. These cells, which are star-shaped, are the supporting cells of the nervous system. The spinal cord tumor usually affects only a small area...
Calendula is made from the common garden marigold and has been in use for hundreds of years as both an herbal and homeopathic treatment for a wide variety of symptoms. Calendula tincture is often used to treat skin ailments and the homeopathic...
Homeopathic medicines are prepared from plant, animal and mineral substances and are prescribed for very specific symptoms. For example, there are not homeopathic medicines for gallstones, but there are specific remedies to use if you have...
Allergies may appear in both the spring and fall leading to a variety of symptoms including nasal congestion, itchy or watery eyes, coughing, and even physical symptoms such as rashes. Homeopathic remedies are chosen based on the allergy symptoms...
Aching muscles can occur for a variety of reasons ranging from overexercising, the flu, food allergies and just plain being overtired. Consuming vitamins regularly that can prevent your muscles from aching and taking homeopathic remedies to...
The sinuses, found in the face, are cavities in the bones that under normal circumstances are filled with air. During a sinus infection, the membranes swell, and mucus is produced as a protective agent against pathogens. If the airway is trapped...
Ignatia amara is a homeopathic remedy used to help relieve feelings of disappointment, grief, anxiety or anger, as well as the physical symptoms associated with these feelings such as overeating. Adding a safe dosage of Ignatia amara to your daily...
At the beginning of "The Organon of the Medical Art," the text that forms the foundation of homeopathic medicine, Samuel Hahnemann, M.D., writes that the conventional medicine of his day had "long-lasting, not infrequently terrible effects."...
Homeopathy is a system of medicine that was invented by Samuel Hahnemann. It is based on the principle that like cures like---using like substances for cure. Homeopathic remedies are made from minute doses of substances obtained from plants,...
Homeopathy is a healing art based on the principle that "like cures like." Homeopathic practitioners prescribe extremely diluted remedies -- based on the patient’s condition -- that would provoke the same symptoms in healthy...
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), seasonal allergies affect 18 million Americans annually. Add year-round allergies, and the number of allergy sufferers soars to more than 50 million. Traditional allergy medication can suppress...
Approximately 4 million American adults and children use homeopathic medicine each year, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. However, homeopathy is viewed with skepticism by many because some of its basic...